Gordon Ramsay’s Los Angeles Home Targeted in ‘Swatting’ Prank That Saw Police Called to Fake Reports of Shooting

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's Los Angeles home was surrounded by police officers responding to a prank 911 call that falsely claimed an active shooter was present at the Bel-Air residence in what is now being reported as a "swatting" incident.

Los Angeles Police Department officers were called to the 58-year-old "Kitchen Nightmares" star's property on Sept. 22 after an unknown man told emergency responders that he had shot his brother, who he said was a chef, as well as his nephew.

The 911 caller told authorities that he was armed with a black revolver, that he had been using heroin, and that he would not exit the property of his own accord, per TMZ.

According to the outlet, Ramsay was not present at the property when police arrived; however, officers spoke to his personal assistant, who was at the home.

After ascertaining that there were no injured parties at the home, nor any evidence of a shooting, police determined that the 911 call was a "swatting" incident—a prank that involves an anonymous person reporting a fake crime to trigger a reaction from law enforcement.

Although police are investigating who made the fake report, no one has been arrested yet.

This is the second time Ramsay has been the target of a swatting incident. The first event took place in April when an unknown caller claimed that a gunman had opened fire at the same Bel-Air mansion.

The "Hell's Kitchen" star snapped up the Bel-Air abode in 2011 for $6.75 million, and it has served as his primary U.S. residence ever since. Ramsay also owns several properties in the U.K., where he is from.

Built in 2003, the Bel-Air property spans 7,400 square feet and features five bedrooms and six bathrooms.

The dwelling was inspired by a 1700s Connecticut farmhouse, according to a Wall Street Journal story written by the chef himself.

Set on an acre, the home includes a resort-style pool, spa, several patios, lush greenery, multiple fire-pit lounge areas, and a two-bedroom guesthouse.

Ramsay also owns three Cornwall properties, acquired between 2015 and 2017, and two London homes—one purchased for $3.8 million in 2002, and the other bought in 2023 for $10.2 million.

The chef is the latest Hollywood A-lister to be targeted in a swatting incident. Other high-profile victims include Justin Bieber, who was targeted in 2012 by a prank caller who falsely claimed that an armed man was at Bieber's home.

In 2013, Selena Gomez, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, and Lil Wayne were all targeted by unknown callers.

Additionally, in 2013, Sean "Diddy" Combs' home also fell victim to the dangerous prank and callers claimed that someone had been shot at his residence.

Most recently, Nicki Minaj's home was the target of a swatting incident in April 2025, when a caller claimed that there was a shooter at her Hidden Hills residence.

The Department of Homeland Security defines swatting as "making malicious hoax calls to emergency services to falsely report an ongoing emergency such as a violent crime or explosive device at a certain location."

Typically, the aim of these calls is to "cause large-scale deployment of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams, bomb squads, and other police resources," the DHS website notes.

"Individuals and institutions are often unaware of the emergency response, causing confusion, frustration, and potential use of force that may result in harm for the target and responding officials," it states.